Honoring a People
Tonight begins Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day. As soon as nightfall comes tomorrow, Israel will begin Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Independence Day. …
Category Archives: Hope
Hope
As Mr. Rogers would say, it’s been a beautiful day in the neighborhood. The kind of day you’d like to …
Remembering Tragedy and Living with Hope
Of all the emotions we feel, the one that we humans are most averse to sorrow. We love being happy, …
“Unmute Yourself”
“Unmute yourself.” This was the subject line of an email I received, asking people to speak out about an issue. …
Words of Hope
Something unusual happened to me today. I was asked to open a meeting with a prayer. Normally, that’s not unusual. …
Hope
Hope. It’s a commodity that seems to be in short supply. The election is over but the president refuses to admit …
Passover as a Personal Journey
This weekend begins the Passover celebration. For most of us, it’s mainly about food – the foods we eat during …
Can you touch darkness?
I love my home. I love the art, the plants, the books, even the furniture. Everything in it tells me …
The Miracle of Light
We are halfway through the eight nights of Hanukah, lighting one candle, then two, adding another each day to celebrate …
Tired of Devastation…But Still Hopeful
I’m tired. As a congregational rabbi, still in the throes of the fall holy day season, it’s logical. But I’m …
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